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Compartment Rug

Early 17th century
Artist/maker unknown, Syrian
The design on the Weld of this carpet—hexagons placed in a continuous grid of rectangular compartments—as well as the border design, is thought to be inspired by the older Mamluk rugs of Egypt.

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